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Food–Beverage

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  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • January 5, 2026
Sprinkles Cupcakes closes all stores nationwide — including two in region

The popular bakery chain had three Florida locations: in Tampa's Hyde Park, Manatee County's Shoppes at UTC and Walt Disney World's Disney Springs.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • December 27, 2025
Sarasota water bottle company wins over social media influencer

WellHouse will work with RossCreations in 2026. The startup also now has a distribution deal with Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • December 26, 2025
Charlotte County resort aims for 'sweet spot' after $200M sale

Sunseeker Resort plans to expand its meeting space, events-driven programming and culinary offerings to boost business in 2026.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • December 19, 2025
Popular Utah dirty soda chain opening in Fort Myers

The new Swig shop on Summerlin Road will be the company's first in Southwest Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • December 17, 2025
Sale of former Big Top Live property canceled amid complications

The owners of The Parrot Patio Bar & Grill found issues during their due diligence period and backed out of buying 975 Cattlemen Road.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By S.T. Cardinal
  • December 12, 2025
Developer proposes three-story mixed-use project on St. Armands

A three-story mixed-use proposal includes Shore restaurant, which closed its previous Circle location after 2024's floods.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • December 9, 2025
Hospitality company hiring at 7 Sarasota-Manatee restaurants

Oysters Rock Hospitality is hosting a job fair Dec. 15 to prepare for the busy season.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • December 3, 2025
Oak & Stone to open this month in Lee County

The restaurant chain's new location is its eighth in the state and second in Lee County.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • December 3, 2025
Healthy restaurant celebrates Sarasota County grand opening

Bowled Co. brings its fresh, healthy concept to Wellen Park.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • December 1, 2025
Naples restaurant sells for $500,000

Pelican Larry’s on Immokalee Road has sold to Tipsy Corner Inc., an entity made up of the same people who own New York Pizza & Pasta in Naples.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • November 26, 2025
Seafood and steak restaurant opens in Manatee County

Oar & Iron, an upscale casual restaurant with locations in Fort Myers and Naples, now has a presence in Parrish.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • November 25, 2025
Noted restaurateur Paul Fleming moves brand from California to Florida

Veteran restaurateurs, with brands in several categories, make an all-in choice on Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • November 20, 2025
Sarasota brewery pays back creditors after $7.2M building sale

Big Top Brewing Co. has resolved claims of more than $4 million, its co-owner says.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • November 19, 2025
The Parrot owners buying, rebranding former Big Top Live venue

Renamed The Parrot Live, the business featuring live music is getting a multimillion-dollar update.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Beth Luberecki
  • November 18, 2025
SWFL restaurant company introduces two new concepts, nears 2,000 employees

The Phelan family has learned that listening and adapting to customer needs quickly is the best recipe for success in the hospitality industry.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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